Freeman, Morgan

Overview

Works:	1,684 works in 7,227 publications in 10 languages and 173,607 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Action and adventure films Film adaptations Comedy films Superhero films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Children's films Juvenile works Historical films Sports films
Roles:	Actor, Narrator, Performer, Host, Director, osp, Other, Interviewee, Author, fmd, Singer, Speaker, Creator, Author of screenplay, Contributor, Producer, Arranger, win
Classifications:	PN1997.2, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman : a biography by Kathleen Tracy( Book )
Morgan Freeman by Gina DeAngelis( Book )
Contemporary Black biography, profiles from the international Black community by Gale (Firm)( )
Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community by Michael L LaBlanc( )
Contemporary Black biography, Profiles from the international Black community by Gale Research Company( )

Morgan Freeman by Julia Holt( Book )
Morgan Freeman by Andy Croft( Book )
Morgan freeman handbook - everything you need to know about morgan freeman by Emily Smith( )
Kennedy Center Honors 2008( Book )
Triassic Parq by Marshall Pailet( )
Myrna's party( Recording )
Mississippi : power of place( Visual )
Morgan Freeman( )
Lean on me motion picture stills collection( Visual )
Unforgiven( Visual )
Glenda Gill collection by Glenda Eloise Gill( )
The Electric company television stills collection( Visual )
The power of one motion picture stills collection( Visual )
Hard rain motion picture stills collection by Richard Foreman( Visual )
Screenplays and publicity materials featuring African American actors( Visual )

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Most widely held works by Morgan Freeman

The Shawshank Redemption by Frank Darabont( Visual )

147 editions published between 1994 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 5,065 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Two convicts, one white and one black, never give up the dream of freedom, and together they turn hope and friendship into an uplifting bond no prison can ever take away

The Dark Knight by Christopher Nolan( Visual )

86 editions published between 2005 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 4,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman raises the stakes on his war on crime and sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague Gotham City's streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham City as The Joker, who pushes the city to the brink of anarchy and Batman to the brink of crossing the line between hero and vigilante

Glory by Edward Zwick( Visual )

109 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 4,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Two idealistic young Bostonians lead the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, America's first Black regiment in the Civil War

Unforgiven by Clint Eastwood( Visual )

179 editions published between 1992 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Two retired, down-on-their luck outlaws pick up their guns one last time to collect a bounty offered by the vengeful prostitutes of the remote Wyoming town of Big Whiskey

Million Dollar Baby by Clint Eastwood( Visual )

189 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 4,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Frankie is a former boxing manager who initially refuses to train Maggie due to her gender and age. With her talent and his coaching, the spirited young fighter rises through the ranks of women's boxing and the pair form a touching bond in the process

Batman Begins by Christopher Nolan( Visual )

44 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 3,858 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

As a boy, Bruce Wayne watched in horror as his millionaire parents were slain in front of his eyes. This trauma led him to become obsessed with revenge. After disappearing to the East where he seeks counsel with a ninja cult leader, he returns to his now decaying Gotham City. The City is now overrun by organized crime and dangerous individuals manipulating the system. The discovery of a cave under his mansion, and a prototype armoured suit leads him to take on a new persona. He becomes Batman and strikes fear into the hearts of men who do wrong. With the help of rising cop Jim Gordon, Batman sets out to take down the various criminal schemes that have been set in motion by individuals such as mafia don Falcone, the twisted doctor/drug dealer Jonathan 'The Scarecrow' Crane, and a mysterious third party that is quite familiar with Wayne and waiting to strike when the time is right

Amistad by Steven Spielberg( Visual )

153 editions published between 1993 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,791 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the story of a group of enslaved Africans who overcome their captors and attempt to return to their homeland. When the ship is seized, the captive Africans are brought to trial in the United States, this is the story of that courtroom battle

Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry( Visual )

91 editions published between 1989 and 2019 in 4 languages and held by 3,499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In 1948, Miss Daisy Werthan, an elderly, cranky ex-school teacher from Atlanta, crashes her new Packard through a retaining wall into her neighbor's yard. Her concerned son Boolie reasons she no longer is able to drive herself, and over her strenuous objections hires the gentle, tactful, and wily black widower Hoke Colburn to be her chauffeur. As a Jew, Miss Daisy is also the victim of prejudice, and she gradually overcomes her subconscious bigotry to see Hoke as a true friend. Beginning in frostiness, their slow changing relationship mirrors the changing racial climate in the south through the burgeoning of civil rights movement

The LEGO movie by Chris Pratt( Visual )

53 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 3,083 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Emmet ..., an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure ... is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared"--Container

Invictus by Clint Eastwood( Visual )

86 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In 1994, having been released from his long imprisonment, Nelson Mandela is elected as the first president of post-apartheid South Africa. Racial tension runs high, even in the president's offices, and especially among the members of his half black, half Afrikaner security team. As hosts of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, South Africa's low ranked national team, the Springboks, have a berth in the tournament. Mandela begins makeing public appearances supporting the team, and meets privately with captain Francois Pienaar, encouraging him to inspire his teammates to victory. The Springboks' new slogan is "One team, One nation." President Mandela is betting that if they win the Cup, it might even be a bit true

Se7en by David Fincher( Visual )

242 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A psychological thriller about two detectives on the trail of a serial killer who chooses his victims according to the seven deadly sins

The dark knight rises by Christopher Nolan( Visual )

71 editions published between 2012 and 2017 in English and Turkish and held by 2,977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Despite his tarnished reputation after taking the rap for Dent's crimes, Batman intervenes to assist Gotham in its struggle against the villain Bane

The Bucket List by Serge Frydman( Visual )

54 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 2,697 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common, except they both have been diagnosed with terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to make a Bucket List of all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die. In the process of completing the list, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life

Red by Robert Schwentke( Visual )

60 editions published between 2010 and 2019 in 8 languages and held by 2,609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Frank is a former black-ops CIA agent living a quiet life alone, until the day a hit squad shows up to kill him. With his identity compromised, Frank reassembles his old team; Joe, Marvin, and Victoria, and sets out to prove that they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Stand back and watch the bullets fly in this explosive action-comedy

Robin Hood : prince of thieves by Kevin Reynolds( Visual )

74 editions published between 1991 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,563 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A Robin Hood for the 90's, light years removed from the romantic vision of Errol Flynn ... but this gritty, pumped-up version can stand on its own. Rough, tough, and a rousing good time, with this version of the Sheriff of Nottingham a real surprise

Dolphin tale by Morgan Freeman( Visual )

58 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,500 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. She is rescued and transported to the Clearwater Marine Hospital, where she is named Winter. But her fight for survival has just begun. Without a tail, Winter's prognosis is dire

Bruce Almighty by Tom Shadyac( Visual )

46 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Bruce Nolan is a discontented TV reporter who believes the entire universe is stacked against him. After a bad day, Bruce flies into a rage and blames God for making his life so miserable. God responds by endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers and challenges him to take on "The Big Job" to see if he can do it any better

March of the Penguins( Visual )

1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 2,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. This courtship will begin with a long journey - a journey that will take them hundreds of miles across the continent by foot, one by one in a single file. They will endure freezing temperatures, in brittle, icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters. They will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators, under the harshest conditions on earth, all to find true love

Now you see me by Louis Leterrier( Visual )

51 editions published between 2013 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 2,201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An elite FBI squad is in a game of cat and mouse against The Four Horsemen, a super-team of the world's greatest illusionists. The Four Horsemen pull off a series of daring heists against corrupt business leaders during their performances, showering the stolen profits on their audiences while staying one step ahead of the law

Lucy by Luc Besson( Visual )

82 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 2,194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors. Altered by a dangerous new drug allowing her to use 100% of her brain capacity, Lucy transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic

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